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Galway shawl on fish seller, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland, 1905.

“This photograph of Mary Jordan from Chapel Lane (also known as Dogfish Lane) in the #Claddagh was originally taken on the 27th of May, 1913. #Galway @wildatlanticway @CountyGalway #cloak #vintagestyle #vintageclothing #Victorian #galway2020”

The 73 autochromes of Ireland that French academics Marguerite Mespoulet (1880-1965) and Madeleine Mignon (1882-1976) took in May and June 1913 are the first colour photographs of the island. Their Carnet d’Irlande was organised and sponsored by banker Albert Kahn (1860-1940) as part of his Archives de la Planète project. Launched in 1912, the … Continue reading "The First Colour Photographs of Ireland – 1913"

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A small collection of amazing color photographs of life in Ireland in 1913.

Discover the history of traditional clothing worn on the Aran Islands through the Stitches in Time - Seanstíl Éadach exhibition.

When you think of old photos or historical pictures, you naturally think in terms of black and white, but as you can see from these stunning vintage photos from the turn of the 20th century, color pictures have been around for a lot longer than you think.

Laura Fitzachary | Historian 📚 on Instagram: "Fashion History Friday 🪡 Top picks of places to visit in Ireland if you want to know more about our history of dress! Exciting things coming in 2025 👀 1. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology (Dublin) for prehistoric jewellery and bog found clothing 2. Mountmellick Embroidery Museum in Laois for the influence of the Quaker community on Irish dress 3. The Museum of Style Icons for Irish and international dress from stage and screen…